Point of Contact

OneOncology; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Urology is seeking a dedicated Point of Contact (POC) to support the office and physicians with minimal supervision. The role emphasizes patient-first care, accurate message processing, and precise EMR documentation.

You will triage 40–50 messages daily via Keona Health, coordinate appointments, and assist with patient education, treatment discussions, and medical record requests while maintaining compliance and quality service.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• Front office experience (2+ years) in medical setting preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10, CPT-4 codes required.

Responsibilities

• Create positive first impression of the practice and patients' care.
• Process incoming messages and triage calls per policy.
• Document messages accurately in EMR and PM systems.
• Contact patients to provide results or arrange treatment per physician direction.
• Schedule appointments, procedures, labs, and imaging as needed.
• Assist with medical record requests and pre-authorization tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Typing 40 wpm

Medical terminology

ICD-10/CPT-4

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

Practice Management software

Keona Health messaging

Job description

Why Join Us?At Chesapeake Urology, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. When you join our team, you become part of an organization committed to exceptional patient care, clinical excellence, innovation, and continuous growth. We foster a collaborative and supportive culture where employees are valued, empowered, and encouraged to make a meaningful impact every day. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to take the next step professionally, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive while helping improve the lives of the patients and communities we serve.We offer competitive compensation and a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to enjoy your evenings and weekends. Employees also enjoy an outstanding benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs, corporate discounts, paid time off, and much more. At Chesapeake Urology, you'll find more than a job, you'll find a rewarding career with purpose.Job Description:The Point of Contact (POC) provides support for the office and physicians independently and with minimal supervision. The POC also provides other diverse duties as requested or required under the general and direct supervision of the site manager.Responsibilities:To create a positive and professional first impression of the practice and to show the patients a \"we care\" attitude.Accurately and efficiently processes incoming messages (40-50 messages per day) from the PAC via Keona Health, including effectively triaging calls and responding to patients appropriately perpolicy.Accurately and efficiently documents messages in EMR to the physician for the proper disposition of the message.Contact patients at the physician's direction to provide results, arrange treatment, or discuss the status.Scanning and indexing all pertinent information into the patient chart.Reviews for completeness and accuracy and then enters required patient demographics and clinical information into Practice Management and EHR.Accurately assesses patient questions and conditions and confidently asks questions relating to symptoms or situations.Explain procedures and hand out educational materials related to treatment/diagnosis.Accurately and efficiently documents messages in EMR to the physician for the proper disposition of the message.Contact patients at the direction of the physician to provide results, arrange treatment, or discuss the status.To be able to identify common issues after procedures as well as identify common side effects of medications.Schedule office appointments, local procedures injections, and external labs and radiology.Communicate with physicians regularly to determine preferences and specifics pertaining to their specialty.E-scribe medications per doctor preference as well as the ordering of testsCompletion of patient FMLA paperwork or related medical record requests.Assist with appeals on behalf of the physician.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.Qualifications:Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.Minimum of two (2) years of front office experience, preferably in a medical setting.Preferred: Prior Medical Assistant or prior patient assistance center experience.Key Competencies:Outstanding customer service skills.Proficient knowledge of Medical Terminology, ICD-10, and CPT-4 Code.Excellent typing, communication (verbal and written), and people skills.Proficient computer software and database skills.Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.Flexibility, problem-solving, and team attitude.Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.Travel:Must have the ability, flexibility, & willingness to travel between multiple sites within a geographic region.Physical Requirements for the Job:Regularly required to sit 4-7 hours/day and stand 1-3 hours/day.Intermittently required to walk, stoop, bend, speak, and listen.Frequently lift and/or move up to ten pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.Ability to use the telephone 70% of the workday.Pay Range: $18.00 - $20.00 per hourActual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, skill level, and geographic location. Compensation may vary depending on the state or region in which the position is located, in accordance with applicable laws.This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until an offer has been extendedand accepted.Equal Opportunity Employer: Our Practice is an equal opportunity employer. We do notdiscriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteranstatus, or sexual orientation.The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employmentbackground check.#CUA